The volleyball world mourns the tragic death of Julia Ituma.

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The Italian athlete fell from the sixth floor of her Istanbul hotel.

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The 18-year-old was playing for the club Igor Gorgonzola Novara.

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She was in Istanbul for the Champions League semi-final second leg.

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The cause of the incident is currently unknown.

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Turkish authorities are investigating the incident.

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Julia was a rising star in professional volleyball.

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She won a gold medal at a European championship and was a valuable player.

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